Mr. Garvin Usry, Jr.

Tuesday

Apr 17, 2018 at 12:29 AMApr 17, 2018 at 12:29 AM

Garvin Usry, Jr., 79, loving husband of 60 years to Edith Beckum Usry, entered into his eternal rest Saturday morning, April 7, 2018, at his residence. Funeral services to celebrate his life were held at 2 p.m. Monday afternoon, April 9, 2018, in the James Funeral Home Chapel with the Reverends Wayne Usry and Don Widener officiating. Interment followed in the Reedy Creek Baptist Church Cemetery.

One of nine children born to the late Virginia McGahee Usry and the late Garvin Usry Sr., Garvin was a lifelong resident of Jefferson County. He attended school in Stapleton but quit after the seventh grade to help on the family farm. He served in the Army National Guard for seven years during the Korean Conflict. Garvin loved his Lord and Savior serving him as a member and deacon at Woodland Baptist Church. After working in maintenance for many years at J.P. Stevens, he left to be a maintenance supervisor for J. M. Huber, retiring after 17 years of service. Garvin was a family man and worked hard to provide for them. His passion was farming and was most content working the land, maintaining his equipment and caring for the livestock. His favorite pastime was deer hunting—his sharpshooter skills acquired during his time in the Guard came in handy during deer season. Garvin never met a stranger and was always one to help out others. People gravitated to his out-going, good hearted, giving spirit and loved to hear his life stories, which were many. Garvin was a fighter—he never gave up—and was the calm, strong force in the midst of life’s storms. A loyal friend, dedicated husband and loving father, he loved his family unconditionally and put their needs above his own. He built his life on the solid foundation of Jesus and was not deterred in his life’s mission. Garvin will be greatly missed by his family, friends and community.